Sign Up For Camp – Tips for summer camp planning

Affordable Camps in the San Francisco Bay Area

Summer is just around the bend…

Summer camps are a necessity for many families. If both parents work, the kids need to be cared for over the summer. Yet, many families are feeling pinched. As a result, we have received many requests for help in finding affordable camps during those long summer months. Sign Up For Camp has put together a list of camps in the San Francisco Bay Area that are less than$300 per week, some that are less than $200 and some that are actually free. You can find more information on all of these camps at Sign Up For Camp.

Free Camps – Yes, truly free

Aim High

Aim High has a free summer program for middle school students with locations throughout the Bay Area. These programs are by application only.

Atherton Lacrosse counselor in training (CIT) program

Atherton Lacrosse offers a free camp CIT program. Previous campers are preferred, but it is not required. Atherton Lacrosse offers camps from the South Bay to North Bay.

Camp Edmo Counselor in Training Program

Camp Edmo’s Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is free. Camp Edmo’s CIT program is for teen-agers entering grades 7 through college. The program provides job training and is fun. Bilingual candidates are particularly requested to apply. Camp Edmo has programs in San Francisco, Marin and the East Bay

Createch CIT Program

Createch offers free camp to students in their CIT program. Camp Createch is in Larkspur and San Anselmo.

Paye’s Place – $175 – popular basketball clinics

Most camps run less than $300 per week, including all traditional day camps and most of the speciality camps. In addition, before- and after-care (from 7:30 in the morning and until 6 in the evening) are included in the cost of the camp, which is a bonus!

San Mateo Gymnastics Camp – $199 to $260

At San Mateo Gymnastics, camp fees are $260 for kids ages 6 to 12 years old and $199 for kids ages 3.5 to 6 years old. A $10 discount applies if you register by May 15.

San Francisco Gymnastics – $255 for members/$280 for non-members

SF Gymnastics has half-day weekly sessions for even less and also has an early bird sign-up discount.